Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NM State women's hoops closed their season in Huntsville on Sunday with a 71-55 loss to Sam Houston. Coaches noted that turnovers hurt the team (with players calling for improvement) and plan to regroup next season. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ NM State baseball lost 10 to 2 to nationally ranked UTSA Friday night at Presley Askew Field at Johnson Stadium — UTSA built an early lead with two unearned runs and a four-run fourth while the Aggies scored only in the ninth after a power outage. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ NM State closed its regular season with a 79-76 win over Kennesaw State Saturday at Pan American Center, with strong plays from Julius Mims, Gabe Pickens and Jemel Jones. The Aggies secured the 10th CUSA seed and will face Jax State on Tuesday in Huntsville, Alabama. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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Elevate the Stage Gymnastics
12-4 a.m. — Pan American Center — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable gymnastics event in Las Cruces.
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Elevate Gymnastics
12-4 a.m. — Pan American Center — Ticket details available — Elevate Gymnastics promises an unforgettable experience in Las Cruces.
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Optional and Xcel State Championships
8-11 a.m. — Pan American Center — Tickets start at $75 — Experience the excitement of the Optional and Xcel State Championships in Las Cruces.
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Springfest 2026
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Young Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with family-friendly activities and community fun at this vibrant festival.
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